Reasons to choose Xacti C4
Released in 2005, Xacti C4 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 178 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sanyo Xacti C4
vs Sanyo Xacti VPC S3 EX
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Xacti C421 mm²
Xacti VPC S3 EX- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Xacti C4 and Xacti VPC S3 EX have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Xacti C4MetricXacti VPC S3 EX
4 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.31 µmPixel pitch2.58 µm
5.33 µm²Pixel area6.66 µm²
18.76 MP/cm²Pixel density15.01 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
178 gWeight140 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery2x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Xacti C4 and Xacti VPC S3 EX have the same sensor area. The Xacti VPC S3 EX has the lighter body. The Xacti C4 has the higher effective resolution. The Xacti C4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti VPC S3 EX
Released in 2004, Xacti VPC S3 EX has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.